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Arnaud Gompertz
Jul 23, 2025
Can You Build Orzhov In Commander Without Resorting to Aristocrats?
On this edition of Branching Out, Arnaud dives into the House of Orzhov to find some Commander decks that go against the grain.
Deck Filters
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Redirect Lightning
3.0%inclusion5 decks168 decks
-1%synergy
That's Rough Buddy
2.3%inclusion2 decks88 decks
2%synergy
Sun-Blessed Peak
2.2%inclusion2 decks92 decks
1%synergy
Price of Freedom
2.2%inclusion2 decks92 decks
2%synergy
Fire Nation Warship
2.2%inclusion2 decks93 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
All That Glitters
55%inclusion347 decks629 decks
47%synergy
Bastion Protector
52%inclusion324 decks629 decks
44%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
46%inclusion287 decks629 decks
38%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
50%inclusion314 decks629 decks
36%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
47%inclusion297 decks629 decks
36%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
38%inclusion237 decks629 decks
35%synergy
Armory of Iroas
36%inclusion226 decks629 decks
35%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
45%inclusion282 decks629 decks
33%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
52%inclusion328 decks629 decks
33%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
43%inclusion270 decks629 decks
32%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
59%inclusion370 decks629 decks
-7%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
59%inclusion368 decks629 decks
15%synergy
Path to Exile
49%inclusion311 decks629 decks
-7%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
49%inclusion307 decks629 decks
30%synergy
Colossus Hammer
44%inclusion274 decks629 decks
32%synergy
Basilisk Collar
42%inclusion265 decks629 decks
28%synergy
Boros Charm
42%inclusion264 decks629 decks
-7%synergy
Open the Armory
41%inclusion258 decks629 decks
27%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
40%inclusion250 decks629 decks
27%synergy
Thran Power Suit
38%inclusion240 decks629 decks
32%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
16%inclusion99 decks629 decks
0%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
15%inclusion97 decks629 decks
-1%synergy
Teferi's Protection
14%inclusion88 decks629 decks
-3%synergy
Smothering Tithe
12%inclusion73 decks629 decks
-8%synergy
Creatures
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
31%inclusion195 decks629 decks
24%synergy
Luminarch Aspirant
27%inclusion170 decks629 decks
25%synergy
Brass Squire
27%inclusion168 decks629 decks
24%synergy
Koll, the Forgemaster
23%inclusion147 decks629 decks
18%synergy
Foundry Inspector
23%inclusion145 decks629 decks
13%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
22%inclusion139 decks629 decks
11%synergy
Lizard Blades
22%inclusion138 decks629 decks
14%synergy
Esper Sentinel
21%inclusion132 decks629 decks
-4%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
21%inclusion113 decks539 decks
14%synergy
Starnheim Courser
19%inclusion120 decks629 decks
17%synergy
Kor Blademaster
19%inclusion119 decks629 decks
18%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
17%inclusion109 decks629 decks
11%synergy
Selfless Samurai
17%inclusion105 decks629 decks
15%synergy
Lion Sash
17%inclusion104 decks629 decks
9%synergy
Mother of Runes
17%inclusion104 decks629 decks
4%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
16%inclusion102 decks629 decks
9%synergy
Sun Titan
15%inclusion97 decks629 decks
1%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
15%inclusion93 decks612 decks
8%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
14%inclusion88 decks629 decks
9%synergy
Araña, Heart of the Spider
14%inclusion20 decks148 decks
12%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
13%inclusion79 decks629 decks
-2%synergy
Tiana, Ship's Caretaker
12%inclusion78 decks629 decks
9%synergy
Odric, Lunarch Marshal
12%inclusion73 decks629 decks
6%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
11%inclusion72 decks629 decks
-12%synergy
Abzan Falconer
11%inclusion71 decks629 decks
9%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
10%inclusion66 decks629 decks
3%synergy
Bloodsworn Steward
10%inclusion66 decks629 decks
10%synergy
Champion of the Flame
10%inclusion66 decks629 decks
8%synergy
Selfless Savior
10%inclusion65 decks629 decks
8%synergy
Loyal Unicorn
10%inclusion65 decks629 decks
9%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
10%inclusion64 decks629 decks
6%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
10%inclusion63 decks629 decks
4%synergy
Ironclad Slayer
10%inclusion60 decks629 decks
8%synergy
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
8.9%inclusion56 decks629 decks
4%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
8.6%inclusion54 decks629 decks
-1%synergy
Rabbit Battery
8.3%inclusion52 decks629 decks
5%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
8.1%inclusion51 decks629 decks
-6%synergy
Éowyn, Lady of Rohan
8.1%inclusion51 decks629 decks
6%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
7.2%inclusion45 decks629 decks
-3%synergy
Cloudsteel Kirin
7.2%inclusion45 decks629 decks
4%synergy
Merry, Esquire of Rohan
7.2%inclusion45 decks629 decks
2%synergy
Blade Historian
6.8%inclusion43 decks629 decks
-5%synergy
Giver of Runes
6.7%inclusion42 decks629 decks
0%synergy
Baird, Argivian Recruiter
6.2%inclusion39 decks629 decks
3%synergy
Armory Paladin
6.1%inclusion37 decks611 decks
4%synergy
Wyleth, Soul of Steel
6.0%inclusion38 decks629 decks
1%synergy
Heliod's Pilgrim
5.7%inclusion36 decks629 decks
5%synergy
Combat Celebrant
5.7%inclusion36 decks629 decks
-4%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
5.6%inclusion35 decks629 decks
2%synergy
Bladegraft Aspirant
5.6%inclusion35 decks629 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
31%inclusion197 decks629 decks
-3%synergy
Chaos Warp
29%inclusion180 decks629 decks
-3%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
21%inclusion135 decks629 decks
10%synergy
Wear // Tear
21%inclusion135 decks629 decks
0%synergy
Legion Leadership
21%inclusion119 decks558 decks
3%synergy
Resolute Strike
20%inclusion128 decks629 decks
20%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
20%inclusion125 decks629 decks
1%synergy
Akroma's Will
18%inclusion112 decks629 decks
6%synergy
Deflecting Palm
18%inclusion111 decks629 decks
-1%synergy
Deflecting Swat
17%inclusion110 decks629 decks
2%synergy
Disenchant
16%inclusion103 decks629 decks
11%synergy
Abrade
16%inclusion101 decks629 decks
3%synergy
Lightning Bolt
15%inclusion96 decks629 decks
4%synergy
Dispatch
15%inclusion93 decks629 decks
0%synergy
Unleash Fury
15%inclusion93 decks629 decks
11%synergy
Inventory Management
15%inclusion89 decks612 decks
8%synergy
Feat of Resistance
13%inclusion80 decks629 decks
11%synergy
Mana Tithe
12%inclusion76 decks629 decks
10%synergy
Take Up the Shield
12%inclusion74 decks629 decks
8%synergy
Return to Dust
11%inclusion72 decks629 decks
8%synergy
Gods Willing
10%inclusion64 decks629 decks
5%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
10%inclusion64 decks629 decks
1%synergy
Loran's Escape
9.1%inclusion57 decks629 decks
1%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
8.4%inclusion53 decks629 decks
5%synergy
Valorous Stance
8.1%inclusion51 decks629 decks
4%synergy
Shelter
7.9%inclusion50 decks629 decks
3%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
7.8%inclusion49 decks629 decks
2%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.5%inclusion47 decks629 decks
-1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.3%inclusion46 decks629 decks
-10%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
7.0%inclusion44 decks629 decks
3%synergy
Master Warcraft
6.7%inclusion42 decks629 decks
2%synergy
Demand Answers
6.4%inclusion40 decks629 decks
-2%synergy
Soul's Fire
6.2%inclusion39 decks629 decks
4%synergy
Magnetic Theft
6.0%inclusion38 decks629 decks
5%synergy
Big Score
5.6%inclusion35 decks629 decks
-4%synergy
Dawn Charm
5.6%inclusion35 decks629 decks
1%synergy
Brute Force
5.4%inclusion34 decks629 decks
3%synergy
Lightning Helix
5.2%inclusion33 decks629 decks
-3%synergy
Raze the Effigy
5.1%inclusion32 decks629 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Slash the Ranks
32%inclusion201 decks629 decks
29%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
26%inclusion164 decks629 decks
14%synergy
Faithless Looting
23%inclusion143 decks629 decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Act
22%inclusion136 decks629 decks
-11%synergy
Vandalblast
15%inclusion96 decks629 decks
0%synergy
Single Combat
14%inclusion89 decks629 decks
10%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion72 decks629 decks
-5%synergy
Rip Apart
11%inclusion71 decks629 decks
-2%synergy
Relentless Assault
11%inclusion71 decks629 decks
6%synergy
Angelfire Ignition
10%inclusion66 decks629 decks
4%synergy
Response // Resurgence
8.7%inclusion55 decks629 decks
3%synergy
Honor
8.6%inclusion18 decks210 decks
6%synergy
Divine Reckoning
8.4%inclusion53 decks629 decks
7%synergy
Seize the Day
8.3%inclusion52 decks629 decks
2%synergy
Tormenting Voice
8.3%inclusion52 decks629 decks
6%synergy
Renegade Tactics
7.8%inclusion49 decks629 decks
6%synergy
Thrilling Discovery
7.8%inclusion49 decks629 decks
2%synergy
Full Throttle
7.5%inclusion29 decks385 decks
1%synergy
Overpowering Attack
7.4%inclusion40 decks539 decks
4%synergy
Farewell
6.8%inclusion43 decks629 decks
-4%synergy
Wrath of God
6.8%inclusion43 decks629 decks
2%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
6.4%inclusion40 decks629 decks
2%synergy
Winds of Rath
6.4%inclusion40 decks629 decks
4%synergy
Reconstruct History
5.6%inclusion35 decks629 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Mask of Memory
35%inclusion220 decks629 decks
27%synergy
Sword of the Animist
34%inclusion215 decks629 decks
16%synergy
Ring of Valkas
33%inclusion208 decks629 decks
32%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
32%inclusion203 decks629 decks
26%synergy
Bloodforged Battle-Axe
27%inclusion167 decks629 decks
19%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
26%inclusion166 decks629 decks
19%synergy
Greatsword of Tyr
26%inclusion166 decks629 decks
25%synergy
Lightning Greaves
26%inclusion162 decks629 decks
-3%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
25%inclusion157 decks629 decks
17%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
24%inclusion153 decks629 decks
22%synergy
Commander's Plate
24%inclusion151 decks629 decks
18%synergy
Sunforger
24%inclusion149 decks629 decks
8%synergy
Hero's Blade
23%inclusion147 decks629 decks
20%synergy
Mithril Coat
23%inclusion145 decks629 decks
12%synergy
Explorer's Scope
22%inclusion137 decks629 decks
19%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
21%inclusion134 decks629 decks
16%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
20%inclusion128 decks629 decks
10%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
20%inclusion123 decks629 decks
10%synergy
Goldvein Pick
19%inclusion120 decks629 decks
16%synergy
Shadowspear
19%inclusion117 decks629 decks
8%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
16%inclusion86 decks539 decks
9%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
16%inclusion85 decks539 decks
9%synergy
Hedgewitch's Mask
16%inclusion98 decks629 decks
15%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
15%inclusion97 decks629 decks
13%synergy
Nettlecyst
15%inclusion96 decks629 decks
8%synergy
Plate Armor
15%inclusion95 decks629 decks
13%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
15%inclusion94 decks629 decks
10%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
14%inclusion91 decks629 decks
9%synergy
Buster Sword
14%inclusion38 decks270 decks
5%synergy
Rogue's Gloves
14%inclusion88 decks629 decks
12%synergy
Genji Glove
14%inclusion35 decks252 decks
6%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
14%inclusion86 decks629 decks
8%synergy
Tome of Legends
13%inclusion82 decks629 decks
9%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
13%inclusion81 decks629 decks
3%synergy
Argentum Armor
13%inclusion80 decks629 decks
8%synergy
Champion's Helm
12%inclusion78 decks629 decks
8%synergy
Fireshrieker
12%inclusion77 decks629 decks
9%synergy
Haunted Cloak
12%inclusion77 decks629 decks
10%synergy
Hunter's Blowgun
11%inclusion72 decks629 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
11%inclusion67 decks629 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
10%inclusion65 decks629 decks
4%synergy
Wrecking Ball Arm
10%inclusion28 decks274 decks
7%synergy
Cliffhaven Kitesail
10%inclusion63 decks629 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Plate
10%inclusion63 decks629 decks
6%synergy
Dueling Rapier
10%inclusion61 decks629 decks
9%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
10%inclusion60 decks629 decks
5%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
9.4%inclusion59 decks629 decks
4%synergy
Infiltration Lens
9.1%inclusion57 decks629 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
9.1%inclusion57 decks629 decks
5%synergy
Leyline Axe
8.1%inclusion36 decks445 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Sigarda's Aid
33%inclusion210 decks629 decks
20%synergy
Spirit Mantle
28%inclusion177 decks629 decks
24%synergy
Flaming Fist
28%inclusion175 decks629 decks
26%synergy
Fighter Class
24%inclusion154 decks629 decks
13%synergy
Hyena Umbra
21%inclusion133 decks629 decks
19%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
18%inclusion116 decks629 decks
13%synergy
Commander's Insignia
17%inclusion104 decks629 decks
16%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
17%inclusion104 decks629 decks
13%synergy
Angelic Gift
15%inclusion96 decks629 decks
13%synergy
Sticky Fingers
15%inclusion96 decks629 decks
12%synergy
Sentinel's Eyes
14%inclusion89 decks629 decks
14%synergy
Forge Anew
14%inclusion88 decks629 decks
3%synergy
Ethereal Armor
14%inclusion85 decks629 decks
11%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
13%inclusion69 decks524 decks
8%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
13%inclusion82 decks629 decks
8%synergy
Tavern Brawler
13%inclusion81 decks629 decks
11%synergy
Timely Ward
12%inclusion78 decks629 decks
9%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
11%inclusion72 decks629 decks
8%synergy
Noble Heritage
11%inclusion72 decks629 decks
9%synergy
Land Tax
11%inclusion70 decks629 decks
0%synergy
Dragon Mantle
11%inclusion69 decks629 decks
10%synergy
Guild Artisan
10%inclusion65 decks629 decks
9%synergy
On Serra's Wings
10%inclusion65 decks629 decks
9%synergy
Mammoth Umbra
10%inclusion60 decks629 decks
9%synergy
Benevolent Blessing
9.2%inclusion58 decks629 decks
8%synergy
Akki War Paint
9.1%inclusion57 decks629 decks
9%synergy
Squee's Embrace
8.6%inclusion54 decks629 decks
8%synergy
Ghostly Prison
7.8%inclusion49 decks629 decks
-1%synergy
Windcrag Siege
7.8%inclusion25 decks322 decks
-3%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
7.6%inclusion48 decks629 decks
3%synergy
Aggravated Assault
7.3%inclusion46 decks629 decks
1%synergy
Citadel Siege
7.0%inclusion44 decks629 decks
6%synergy
Curse of Opulence
6.7%inclusion42 decks629 decks
0%synergy
Cartouche of Zeal
6.4%inclusion40 decks629 decks
6%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
6.2%inclusion30 decks482 decks
1%synergy
Rising of the Day
6.0%inclusion38 decks629 decks
1%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
6.0%inclusion38 decks629 decks
-1%synergy
Sidequest: Play Blitzball
5.7%inclusion15 decks261 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
11%inclusion72 decks629 decks
10%synergy
Basri Ket
7.3%inclusion46 decks629 decks
6%synergy
Nahiri, Heir of the Ancients
7.0%inclusion44 decks629 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
49%inclusion311 decks629 decks
17%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
29%inclusion184 decks629 decks
6%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
26%inclusion166 decks629 decks
8%synergy
Forge of Heroes
21%inclusion130 decks629 decks
20%synergy
Axgard Armory
18%inclusion116 decks629 decks
9%synergy
Buried Ruin
17%inclusion104 decks629 decks
2%synergy
Minas Tirith
14%inclusion89 decks629 decks
0%synergy
Reliquary Tower
11%inclusion71 decks629 decks
-8%synergy
Tyrite Sanctum
11%inclusion67 decks629 decks
9%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.4%inclusion59 decks629 decks
0%synergy
Great Furnace
8.4%inclusion53 decks629 decks
-5%synergy
Restless Bivouac
8.1%inclusion51 decks629 decks
1%synergy
Ancient Den
7.9%inclusion50 decks629 decks
-5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.9%inclusion50 decks629 decks
-5%synergy
Command Beacon
7.9%inclusion50 decks629 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.5%inclusion47 decks629 decks
-2%synergy
Secluded Steppe
7.0%inclusion44 decks629 decks
2%synergy
Idyllic Grange
6.8%inclusion43 decks629 decks
6%synergy
Forgotten Cave
6.8%inclusion43 decks629 decks
2%synergy
War Room
6.5%inclusion41 decks629 decks
-4%synergy
Inventors' Fair
6.5%inclusion41 decks629 decks
-3%synergy
Cathedral of War
6.4%inclusion40 decks629 decks
5%synergy
Castle Embereth
5.6%inclusion35 decks629 decks
-2%synergy
Arena of Glory
5.4%inclusion30 decks555 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
75%inclusion472 decks629 decks
-10%synergy
Arcane Signet
62%inclusion389 decks629 decks
-18%synergy
Boros Signet
40%inclusion249 decks629 decks
-13%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
26%inclusion165 decks629 decks
-26%synergy
Commander's Sphere
21%inclusion134 decks629 decks
5%synergy
Mox Amber
16%inclusion98 decks629 decks
11%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion91 decks629 decks
-11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
11%inclusion72 decks629 decks
-13%synergy
Fire Diamond
8.9%inclusion56 decks629 decks
2%synergy
Marble Diamond
8.9%inclusion56 decks629 decks
2%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.5%inclusion41 decks629 decks
-8%synergy
The Aetherspark
6.2%inclusion24 decks385 decks
3%synergy
Boros Locket
5.6%inclusion35 decks629 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Plains
96%inclusion606 decks629 decks
-2%synergy
Mountain
94%inclusion590 decks629 decks
-4%synergy
Command Tower
78%inclusion489 decks629 decks
-8%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
51%inclusion323 decks629 decks
-12%synergy
Boros Garrison
40%inclusion251 decks629 decks
1%synergy
Battlefield Forge
36%inclusion228 decks629 decks
-19%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
33%inclusion206 decks629 decks
-11%synergy
Temple of Triumph
31%inclusion194 decks629 decks
-8%synergy
Spectator Seating
31%inclusion192 decks629 decks
-9%synergy
Sacred Foundry
30%inclusion186 decks629 decks
-15%synergy
Rugged Prairie
28%inclusion179 decks629 decks
-12%synergy
Opal Palace
26%inclusion163 decks629 decks
23%synergy
Evolving Wilds
24%inclusion151 decks629 decks
4%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
24%inclusion151 decks629 decks
7%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
24%inclusion148 decks629 decks
-3%synergy
Sundown Pass
23%inclusion147 decks629 decks
-12%synergy
Legion Leadership
21%inclusion119 decks558 decks
3%synergy
Arid Mesa
21%inclusion129 decks629 decks
-8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
20%inclusion123 decks629 decks
6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
19%inclusion117 decks629 decks
-2%synergy
Boros Guildgate
17%inclusion108 decks629 decks
8%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
16%inclusion62 decks385 decks
-6%synergy
Inspiring Vantage
13%inclusion83 decks629 decks
-3%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
13%inclusion78 decks612 decks
-7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
13%inclusion80 decks629 decks
-16%synergy
Sacred Peaks
12%inclusion78 decks629 decks
1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
11%inclusion70 decks629 decks
-5%synergy
Plateau
10%inclusion66 decks629 decks
-2%synergy
Sunbaked Canyon
9.2%inclusion58 decks629 decks
-7%synergy
Elegant Parlor
8.9%inclusion56 decks626 decks
-10%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
8.7%inclusion55 decks629 decks
-4%synergy
Alpine Meadow
8.7%inclusion55 decks629 decks
2%synergy
Thriving Bluff
7.9%inclusion50 decks629 decks
5%synergy
Thriving Heath
7.9%inclusion50 decks629 decks
5%synergy
Stone Quarry
7.6%inclusion48 decks629 decks
3%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
7.5%inclusion47 decks629 decks
-1%synergy
Lorehold Campus
7.0%inclusion44 decks629 decks
3%synergy
Radiant Summit
5.1%inclusion11 decks214 decks
-10%synergy
Abraded Bluffs
5.0%inclusion30 decks599 decks
-2%synergy